Fitness Challenge - December 28

Thanks, Rosa! 

The thing about my story is that I was really, really fit before surgery. I love and crave exercise. I have done Taekwondo for 15 years, almost 16. I also have been training with kettlebells for over 2 years and am planning on taking a instructor certification next summer. The thing that was holding me back in both of these was my size. I can't do a flexed arm hang, required for the kettlebell cert. I don't compete in TKD because my weight gets in the way. I was actually slender when my husband and I met, so I know what I used to be able to do as a thin person. I'm really excited to get back to that person! 

I like to describe myself as a fit person stuck in a sumo suit that has a broken zipper, and this surgery is the repair that will allow me to unzip that suit and be the me I am inside. :) 

I better stop before I get weepy again. lol

Abby

Welcome!!! So glad you were able to knock out a good workout. I think my first cardio after surgery was about a week out and the elliptical too. OMG I felt so good after...like you said, I felt 'normal'...lol

Make sure not to over do it either...I did that too...lol

 

Thanks, Diana! :D I am doing my best to be mindful of what I'm doing when I'm exercising, so hopefully I will know when to stop! I'm a big fan of rest days as well. :D 

Abby

Hey Dianna,
I am also going to go for 45 minutes elliptical tonight.

I've been in a funk all day. Spent 2 hours at the eye doctor last night having a narrow angle glaucoma episode. Very scary. Eye pressure was high enough to cause blindness if they didn't get the pressure down. It was in the 50's. So, today I'm all medicated and using eye drops all day. Tomorrow morning I see a specialist who might laser some extra drainage holes in my eyes to prevent this from happening again. I guess having your eyes drilled is better than going blind, but I'm sure not looking forward to it.

Anyway, I figure the elliptical is a good choice for me today. Just got to get on it!

Wow - I'm sorry to hear that, Carlea.  

Are you feeling ok now?  

I know some folks who have had this glaucoma laser stuff who said it was amazing how quickly their lives improved.  

You seem so young for this.  Or is that just a misconception? (I bet it is.)

Aww thanks. It's actually happening because the shape of my eye is kind of flat, so not enough room between the iris and the cornea for any kind of extra pressure build up when the duct gets blocked. I think the risk does increase with age though....I'm no spring chicken....43! :)

Glad to hear you have heard of some success stories. At least I already had the week off.

I feel fine now. It just happens every week or so.

Oh honey, I am so sorry that you are going through this. Lots of prayers for you tomorrow...
I would so take a day of rest if it were me but sometimes getting a good workout on is enough to take the mind off of the body...if that makes sense. 

HUGS to you and let us know how tomorrow goes...

Thanks babe! I'm off for a run this morning, then to the opthamologist at 8:15. Hopefully by 10:00 this morning, I'll be pressure free! :)

those eye problems sound really scary.  I'm swinging for you for sure.

I did nothing today, except the horses.  Finally it has started warming up and I'm headed to Curves in the morning.  Hopefully by Thurs, I will be able to start working Chili again since he has a competition on Jan 8,9 and needs to be a good bit fitter.

That is awesome on the upcoming show. You and Chili have been working real hard these days...

Lots of swinging critters for you and Chili next week :)